Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Bioproduction (Onsite)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Hyrum, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Staff R&D Engineer to join our Single-Use Technologies division. In this role, you will contribute to the development of equipment and systems used in the manufacturing of biologics and vaccines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable hardware solutions. This role involves working on complex mechanical systems from concept through commercialization, applying expertise in precision engineering, materials, and system integration to support critical applications in bioprocessing and life sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience required or advance degree with 4+ years of relevant engineering experience required
Experience in hardware design and product development in a technical environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, ProE, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design fundamentals
Experience with engineering calculations and structured problem-solving methods
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)
Experience working within regulated quality systems and change control processes
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis methodologies
Ability to lead technical efforts and influence cross-functional teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational capabilities
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in bioprocessing, single-use technologies, or laboratory/scientific instrumentation
Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience with validation, verification, and regulatory compliance (FDA/ISO)

Responsibilities

Design and develop hardware systems and components for single-use bioprocessing equipment
Lead mechanical and system-level design activities from concept through production
Translate product and customer requirements into robust, scalable design solutions
Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFx principles (manufacturability, assembly, serviceability)
Conduct engineering analyses and calculations to support design decisions
Perform risk assessments using tools such as FMEA and drive mitigation strategies
Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful integration
Support prototyping, testing, validation, and verification activities
Manage engineering documentation, ECOs, and compliance with quality systems (ISO, FDA)
Participate in design reviews, project planning, and continuous improvement initiatives